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Sacoglottis gabonensis, commonly known as bitterbark tree or cherry mahogany is a medium to large sized evergreen tree within the Humiriaceae family. It is the only species within the genus that is native to tropical Africa. It occurs in rainforests or on sandy soils of Senegal eastwards to Angola in central Africa. It is traded locally and known in some countries under the name Ozouga.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Sacoglottis
- Family
- Humiriaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Bitter Bark Tree
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